No Such Thing As A Fish

No Such Thing As Meat And Greet

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Jan 8, 2026
Lou Sanders, a witty comedian and frequent contributor to QI, joins the panel to explore a delightful mix of topics. They discuss the quirks of hearing, including ear dominance and urban versus rural experiences. The conversation meanders through the history of growing human-shaped ears on mice and amusing anecdotes about Ramsgate and its famous Wetherspoons. Lively debates arise around Morrissey’s meat-free concert demands and the eccentricities of musician rider requests, all delivered with Lou's signature humor.
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ANECDOTE

The Vacanti 'Ear On A Rodent' Story

  • James recounts the Vacanti mouse story where a human-shaped ear was grown on a rodent's back as a mold-guided cartilage construct.
  • The technique dates to 1997 and led to ongoing research but no routine mouse-to-human ear transplants yet.
INSIGHT

Ramsgate's Unexpected Depths

  • Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs form a Southeast Kent trio with rich artistic and naval history.
  • Ramsgate features extensive cliff tunnels, wartime shelters and surprising heritage like chain-mail artisans.
ANECDOTE

Chainmail Craftsman With Hotline

  • Dan describes a listener linking Ramsgate's craftspeople, including Nick Checksfield, a chain-mail maker with a museum-advice hotline.
  • Checksfield can reportedly identify maker handedness and condition from ancient mail and offers conservation advice.
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